Have you caught a cold yet this winter?
Let’s be honest- chances are that sometime during the next few months, you will!
My kids have already brought home some nasty colds from school so my wife whipped up these green smoothies to help them get over their colds a little more quickly. Even if you aren’t fighting a cold, it’s a great way to pack more vitamin C (and tons of other vitamins and nutrients) into your diet.
Plus, with all the citrus fruit in season, this smoothie is especially delicious.
Vitamin C Cold Blastin’ Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 orange, peeled and segmented
1 banana, sliced and frozen
1/2 cup pineapple chunks (I used fresh pineapple that was frozen)
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
Directions:
Place all the ingredients inside blender. Cover and blend until smooth, stopping frequently to push down anything stuck to the sides (especially those with a lower-power blender). Pour into glass and enjoy. Makes one serving.
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Make it happen,
Jared
By Jared Beckstrand
My husband always shoves vitamin Cs down my throat like I’m an unwilling cat 🙂 This will actually help! I really want to try it and it would mean that I don’t have to take the pills!
Lyuba,
Bwahahaha! Your cat comment is killing me! I’m afraid I was always the vitamin junkie in our house; the green smoothie thing has saved my life! Thanks so much for the comment!
Love what you do over at http://www.WillCookForSmiles.com – that creamy chicken enchilada soup is on the menu for this week!!
~Jared
Loving this smoothie, all the nutrients are perfect! Potassium, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Pineapple which is great for the stomach. Definite winner! Pinning and can’t wait to give this one a try Jared!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Krista,
Thanks so much for the comment. This smoothie has saved my bacon through the winter months so far! Thanks for stopping by from http://www.JoyfulHealthyEats.com!
~Jared